Students’ Bill of Rights

All students have the right to:

1. make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police;

2. have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously;

3. make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution;

4. participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;

5. be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available;

6. be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;

7. describe the incident to as few institution representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;

8. be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution;

9. access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;

10. be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and

11. exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of the institution.